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bloatware
[ bloht-wair ]
noun
- unwanted software that is preinstalled on a newly bought device, especially when it negatively impacts the device's performance:
Thankfully, the smartphone doesn't come with much bloatware, only a few preloaded apps.
- software that uses an excessive amount of space and memory:
It used to be a good antivirus program, but it's turned into bloatware.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bloatware1
Example Sentences
Oh, and there’s bloatware on it.
Our review of Swift 5 Verge Score 7 out of 10 Good Stuff Light and portable body Adequate port selection Fast processor for the price 16:10, high-resolution touch display Bad Stuff Bad battery life Bloatware pre-installed Thin audio Expensive for what it offers Buy for $1,499.99 from Acer Buy for $1,549.99 from Amazon For more information on our scoring, see How We Rate.
The touchpad feels stiff, and the laptop does contain some preinstalled bloatware.
Just note, however, that it does come with bloatware that can be challenging to uninstall, and we found the 16:9 screen relatively cramped and dim.
Its battery life is much better than HP’s Envy x360 13, although, unfortunately, it does come with bloatware, doesn’t feel anywhere near as sturdy in terms of design, and its speakers’ audio quality isn’t very good.
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